An Overview on Osteoporosis Risk Assessment and AI-Backed Treatment Advice

Bone diseases are often a “silent” disorder until they cause fractures. One such disease is osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a chronic bone disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle, increasing risk of fractures. It’s a major public health problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. It impacts the lives of more than 1 crore people in India every year. Early detection and intervention can help to prevent fractures and improve quality of life for people with osteoporosis as they are essential for preventing osteoporotic fractures, which can lead to significant morbidity, mortality, and disability. This project aims to develop and implement an osteoporosis risk assessment program by using validated risk assessment tools to identify individuals at high risk of osteoporosis or osteopenia. Patients identified as high risk will be referred for bone mineral density (BMD) testing, and will be provided with information about the disease and fracture prevention, and will be connected with resources for diagnosis, treatment, and support. The system will also recommend orthopedic specialists, orthopedic surgeons, and chiropractors to the individuals based on their location. It will further help them keep track of their treatment, including their medication, reports, nutrition and appointments with their orthopedist using personalized reminders.